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HOME CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS
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Benchi Homes in Portland
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Cedar Ridge Homes in Portland
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De Lahunt Homes Inc in Portland
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Pacific Western Homes in Portland
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Westland Homes Construction in Portland
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Best Buy
When you love watching movies, listening to music, and pushing buttons on your cell phone and laptop all day, walking through the wondrous aisles of Best Buy makes you feel like a kid in a candy store. The entire store becomes a playground, and you can't decide between what to engage in first: seriously considering which new touch screen phone to buy, looking for the special collector's edition of your favorite films, or trying to figure out if a big screen TV would nicely accentuate your office! But as long as you're at Best Buy, you know you're in the right place.
Best Buy team members can help you choose which electronic or home appliances are right for you, so you can spend more time searching for products than researching them.
Places to Visit in Portland: Best Buy*
Category: Major Household Appliance
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Sara Alamdar, AskAMerchant.com Editor
Pro Contractor Construction Tools
White Cap Construction Supply specializes in providing tools for the construction industry. Professional contractors can buy from an online catalog of over 35,000 products. Brands like Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, and more. Their inventory includes: Power Saws, Chain Saws, Masonry Saws, Drills, Screw Guns & Heat Guns, Impact Wrenches, Grinders, Sanders, Generators, Vacuums, Nailers, Air Compressors, Pressure Washers, Concrete Tools, and more. White Cap will also deliver your tools anywhere in the US. Browse their online catalog today.
HomeTips Home improvement
Have you been thinking about starting a home improvement project, but have been putting it off because
you're not sure where to start? Are you in the market to buy a certain household appliance, but aren't
sure which one is the right one for you and your family? If these scenarios sound familiar, it's time
you find the answers you're looking for on HomeTips.com. Our website is dedicated to helping people
through their home improvement journeys, by providing them with the expert tips and professional advice
they need to complete their projects.
HomeTips.com offers help with finding the right home products and provides detailed step-by-step
directions for common household installation and repair projects. Our site contains detailed information
on a wide variety of home improvement topics, from finding the right dishwasher, to baby-proofing your
house, to installing bathroom cabinets and cleaning rain gutters.
To find the home improvement information you need to begin your project, visit us online at
www.HomeTips.com.
Article provided by HomeTips. © AskAMerchant.com
Luxury Metals specializes in vent systems for residential and commercial use. All their products are made in the USA. Visit them online at:
www.LuxuryMetals.com.
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Bed Bath & Beyond in Portland
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Whether you're moving into a new home or are planning to redecorate your bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen, there is one stylish store that has it all! Bed Bath & Beyond in Portland offers the latest trends in bedding and home décor, making it ultra-convenient for you to find matching products for any room in your house. Bed Bath & Beyond also carries a wide selection of housewares and appliances, rugs and furniture, and beauty and wellness products, thus eliminating the hassle of driving all over town in search of home necessities and garden accessories.
You can also find great gift items at Bed Bath & Beyond in Portland, so you can also shop for those you love!
For additional information regarding Bed Bath & Beyond, visit www.BedBathAndBeyond.com.
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About Portland
Oregon’s largest city and the Pacific Northwest’s third largest, Portland boasts a population of approximately 2 million residents in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Known as the “City of Roses” for its ideal climate for growing roses, Portland is also known for its many parks, public transportation system and the Trailblazers NBA basketball team.
Portland’s Location
Portland is located in Oregon state where the Willamette and Columbia rivers meet.
Portland’s Neighborhoods
Northwest Portland includes the Pearl District, Old Town Chinatown, the Northwest District, and various residential and industrial neighborhoods.
North Portland is a mixture of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
Northeast Portland is made up of a diverse collection of neighborhoods, including exclusive residential areas and working-class neighborhoods.
Southeast Portland incorporates the warehouses along the Willamette through historic Ladd's Addition to the Hawthorne and Belmont districts and Gresham.
Portland’s Climate
Warm, sunny and dry during the summer with an average high of 81 degrees in July.
Winters are usually mild to chilly with moisture and a high of 46 degrees in January.
Average of 155 days a year with measurable precipitation.
Portland’s Square Miles 145.4 square miles
Portland’s Population 568,380 residents
Portland is: the Largest City in Oregon and the 23rd largest city in the U.S.
2000 Portland Demographics:
- White 77.9%
- Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
- American 6.6%
- Asian 6.3%
- Native American 1.0%
- Total Population (2000 est.)= 529,121
Portland’s Major Attractions
Portland Art Museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Portland Classical Chinese Garden
International Rose Test Garden
Forest Park
Portlandia statue
Powell's City of Books
Important Phone Numbers in Portland
Emergency:
Police: 911
Fire: 911
Sheriff: 911
Non Emergency: (503) 823-3333
Transportation:
Airline Information: 503-460-4234
Public Transportation: (503) 238-RIDE
Radio Cab: (503) 227-1212
Broadway Cab: (503) 227-1234
Yellow Cab: (503) 227-1234
Portland Taxi: (503) 256-5400
Portland Shuttle: (503) 327-1094
Northern Lights Towncar Services: (503) 760-2478
Lucky Limousine & Towncar: (503) 254-0010
Amtrak: (800) USA-RAIL
Alamo Rent-A-Car: (503) 513-9550
Budget Car and Truck Rental: (800) 826-2090
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: (503) 284-8055
DMV: (503) 299-9999
Dept. of Transportation: 503-731-8200
Utilities:
Portland Water Bureau: 503-823-7770
Public Utilities Commission: (503)823-3008
Portland General Electric Co.: (503) 464-8000
Pacific Corporation: (503) 813-5000
Constellation Energy Group: (503) 552-6150
Northwest Natural Gas: (503) 226-4211?
Comcast Cable: (503) 335-3663?
Time Warner Cable: (503) 234-6183?
DISH Network: (503) 684-1567
Qwest: (866) 438-4939
Other:
Multnomah County Library (503) 988-5123
Portland Development Commission (503) 823-3200
Oregon Convention Center Info (503) 235-7575
City Information:
City/County Information Center(503) 823-4000
Travel Portland (503) 275-9750
School Districts:
Portland Public Schools (503) 916-2000
Newspapers:
The Oregonian (503) 968-3162
Northwest Examiner (503) 241-2353
Business Journal of Portland (503) 274-8733
Willamette Week (503) 243-2122
Portland Observer (503) 288-0033
Radio:
KNRK FM - (503) 733-5470
KGON FM - (503) 733-5466
KKRZ FM – (503) 226-0100
KVMX FM - (503) 517-6400
KWJJ FM - (503) 226-9653
KFXX FM – (503) 223-1441
KXL AM - (503) 243-7595
KOAC AM - (503) 293-1982
Television:
KATU TV Ch. 2 - (503) 231-4222
KOIN TV Ch. 6 - (503) 464-0600
KGW TV Ch. 8 - (503) 226-5000
KPTV TV Ch. 12/30 - (503) 906-1249
KRCW-TV Ch. 32 - (503) 644-3232
KOPB-TV Ch. 10/27 - (503) 244-9900
Business:
Better Business Bureau (503) 226-3981
US Patent and Trademark (800) 786-9199
US Copyright Office (202) 707-3000
CDC (800) 611-5170
CA Contractors Licenses (503) 378-4621
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